One issue is the challenge of qualifying, as conventional loans will have DTI requirements, income requirements, loan size limits, and loan amount limits that investors looking to scale a portfolio run into as soon as the financial freedom snowball starts rolling.

@Jesse LeighTypically a multifamily (2-4 units) has a higher cashflow compared with a single family home but will also required more work since you are managing more units/tenants with a multifamily.

House hacking is likely the best strategy for you.2) Once you know the financing requirements and what your budget is, define your buying criteria and strategy.

I put a SFR on the market week before last and had 10 high quality applications in 4 days (and I require completion of a free application before I show a property).

Require at least 5 real references and call them yourself and require 3 family/personal references. 4.

The notion that the market might not recover until 2027-28 is speculative; real estate investing requires patience, with well-located, well-managed properties appreciating over time.5.

I also am being required to sign a cancelation, but I never signed an agreement in the first place so they are not actually my PM.

There are several key differences and considerations to keep in mind when investing in a larger building.First and foremost, financing a larger apartment building will likely require a commercial loan, as opposed to a residential mortgage.

I am thinking things such as:-Sewer & water lines to public or the installation of a well / septic system.

However, the insurance company and or its agents are required to find this stuff for you. get someone qualified to make a phone call to them.